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My best tips to succeed in case interviews

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Sébastien Ritter

Chefs vs. Cooks

Anne-Sophie Pic grew up at her family’s restaurant, Maison Pic. In 1992, aged 23, she returned to Maison Pic to train under her father, Jacques Pic, to become a chef. Sadly, he died three months later, and Anne-Sophie decided to leave the kitchen to focus on the business aspect of Maison Pic. Three years later, Maison Pic lost its third Michelin star. Anne-Sophie felt she had lost “her father’s star,” and she returned to the kitchen like her father and grandfather

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Sébastien Ritter

[mini-course] A better way to start your case interview

There is a lot of misleading information online about how to open a case: Paraphrase the case prompt (aka repeat information your interviewers already know). Ask a maximum of 3 clarifying questions. End by asking if there is any other objective you should know. But there is a better way to open a case: Add business colors. Take the lead. Ask clarifying questions (as much as necessary). Do a smart recap. Here’s the truth: How you open a case sets

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Case interview
Sébastien Ritter

16 Case Interview Tips

In this article, you’ll find 16 case interview tips to help you land a job in Consulting.  All interviews with top consulting firms are divided into 3 parts: the fit interview, the case interview, and the opportunity for the candidate to ask questions.  During a case interview, the interviewer asks you to solve a complex problem in as little as 30 minutes… while carefully scrutinizing every word you say or analysis you do.  And here is the blunt truth: less

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Case interview
Sébastien Ritter

The MECE Principle: Definition and Examples

You CANNOT get a job offer from a prestigious consulting firm if you cannot organize and communicate your thoughts using the MECE principle. But, use the MECE principle correctly, and you will: Solve complex problems like the ones you’ll have in case interviews. Communicate your ideas. For instance, during a fit or a case interview. On the other hand, do NOT use the MECE principle correctly: And you will fail your interviews (100% guarantee) and be blacklisted by the consulting

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Case interview
Sébastien Ritter

Market sizing questions: the definite guide

Do you struggle with market sizing questions? This can include: How to start the case? Which clarifying questions to ask? How to organize my thoughts and build an issue tree? Which assumptions to make? Do I have to check if my estimate makes sense? If yes, how? Answering a market sizing question (or guesstimates) can be very SIMPLE. Actually, it is very simple: there is a PROVEN FORMULA for solving market sizing questions. This PROVEN FORMULA is like a comprehensive

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Case interview
Sébastien Ritter

280 Free Case Interview Examples

Do you want to get access to over 280 free case interview examples (with answers)? If you have interviews planned at McKinsey, The Boston Consulting Group, or any other consulting firm, you are probably looking for case interview examples. So, to help you prepare, I have compiled a list of 280 free case interview examples: Over 30 free case interview examples (+ interview prep tips) from the websites of top consulting firms More than 250 free case interview examples from top business school case

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My best tips to decide whether consulting is for you

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Sébastien Ritter

What Does A Management Consultant Do?

In this article, I will demystify what a management consultant does. For many students, consulting is one of their favorite career choices after graduation. However, few understand what a management consultant does. Thus, in this article, I’ll answer these questions: What do consultants do? Or, what does a day in the life of a consultant look like? And many more… Furthermore, I will provide first-hand insights from an ex-BCG consultant in the video at the end of this article. Let’s

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Management Consulting Salaries
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Sébastien Ritter

All About Management Consulting Salaries

Management consulting salaries are a critical factor when you’re considering job offers. Whether you’re a student or recent graduate looking for your first job in consulting or you’ve already got some experience under your belt and are seeking career progression, you need to be aware of certain aspects of management consulting. Your decision becomes much harder with so many consulting firms offering different remuneration packages and career paths. Turning to Google might seem like the logical step to take but

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How To Land A Job At McKinsey
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Sébastien Ritter

All About The McKinsey Recruitment Process

If you want to get a job at McKinsey, you might ask yourself how the McKinsey recruitment process works. Hence, in this article, I will remove the mystery of the McKinsey recruitment process, including: How to write a resume and cover letter that pass the McKinsey screening process How to pass the new McKinsey Solve Game (Imbellus) How to stand out during the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI) How to ace the challenging McKinsey case interviews And lots more! So,

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